Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: SAYA-0024 Version: 3 Organization's ID: BUS205: Business Law Organization: Saylor Academy Location: Online Length: Self-Paced (18 hours) Minimum Passing Score: 70 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 6/1/2025 - 5/31/2028 5/1/2022 - 5/31/2025 6/1/2018 - 4/30/2022 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Business Law Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to provide a clear understanding of the legal environment in which businesses operate. Learning Outcomes: identify key sources of law in the United States and the role of courts in the legal system compare litigation with alternative dispute resolution methods identify major types of torts and their key elements and legal implications explain essential elements of a valid contract and remedies for breach distinguish between real and personal property, and various interests in real property explain the requirements for holding intellectual property rights and the impact of the digital era differentiate between at-will and contractual employment and key employment laws identify criminal acts related to business, including white-collar crimes, and their legal and ethical implications compare different forms of business organizations and their legal implications identify major laws regulating businesses in the United States and their impact on operations and compliance General Topics: S the following units: Unit 1: The Nature and Sources of Law Unit 2: Litigation vs. Alternative Dispute Resolution Unit 3: Torts Unit 4: Contracts Unit 5: Property Law Unit 6: Intellectual Property Unit 7: Employment Law Unit 8: Criminal Law and Business Unit 9: Business Organizations Unit 10: Business Regulation Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Examinations Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Saylor Academy View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content